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ldawg
05-30-2011, 07:57 AM
Does anyone know how to replace the stud??
ImpalaSlayer
05-30-2011, 08:01 AM
Does anyone know how to replace the stud??

pull the axle bangout whats left and drive a new one in. i had to do it on one of mmine
MOTOWN
05-30-2011, 08:03 AM
i just put my factory studs back in, i had to pull my axles to get the studs out (i had 3inch studs installed) ,but with the axles on i dont think there is enuff room to pull the stud from the axle flange
ldawg
05-30-2011, 08:05 AM
How does the axle come off?
ImpalaSlayer
05-30-2011, 08:09 AM
How does the axle come off?

open the dif cover, pull the center pin, its help in with a small bolt on the LSD. push the axle in from the out sideremove c clip, pull axle out. be careful of the axle seal when removing and reinstalling the axle or you will be getting very good at this. reverse steps to reinstall and fill with lube
Blackened300a
05-30-2011, 08:10 AM
I had to change a axle stud a few years ago due to loose lug nuts and then the rim vibrating and snapping a stud. If you remove the brake rotor, there is a area in the parking brake assembly that will give you enough clearance to pop the old stud out and slide a new one in.
This was about 5yrs ago so I'm 99% positive that's exactly how I did it. The first time I had the rear apart to remove axles were when I did the gear swap which was much later on.
MOTOWN
05-30-2011, 08:13 AM
even better!, and less work i never changed studs with axles in
ImpalaSlayer
05-30-2011, 08:25 AM
i wouldnt wana bang on the axle when it still installed but thats just me
Blackened300a
05-30-2011, 08:27 AM
The ABS ring will take the most beating against the back plate, the "C" clip shouldn't be affected.
MOTOWN
05-30-2011, 08:33 AM
the axle doesnt go in that far , the c clip is going to take that beating
Blackened300a
05-30-2011, 08:49 AM
the axle doesnt go in that far , the c clip is going to take that beating


If it moves in the axle stub will be against the center pin. The "C" clip just floats and is retained by the "S" spring.
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MOTOWN
05-30-2011, 09:45 AM
well i agree in part, the s spring does not retain the c clips, the center pin limits the axles from moving in enuff to release the c clips

the s spring keeps tension on the clucth packs
Blackened300a
05-30-2011, 01:10 PM
the s spring keeps tension on the clucth packs

Correct, I forgot that I was able to remove the axles with the "S" spring in place.
ImpalaSlayer
05-30-2011, 02:46 PM
Correct, I forgot that I was able to remove the axles with the "S" spring in place.

same, i didnt take the spring out either. it really isnt hard to pull the axle.
LeoVampire
05-30-2011, 02:46 PM
You can drive out a rear stud and put another one in without removing the axle shafts there is enough room.

For pulling the new one back through you should get a good size washer that goes around the stud and a lug nut that is not caped on the end to get the new one out all the way and seated.

Just going to be a pain using a hand tool instead of an impact gun.
fastblackmerc
05-30-2011, 03:04 PM
You can drive out a rear stud and put another one in without removing the axle shafts there is enough room.

For pulling the new one back through you should get a good size washer that goes around the stud and a lug nut that is not caped on the end to get the new one out all the way and seated.

Just going to be a pain using a hand tool instead of an impact gun.

+1...

You may need more than one washer.
Blk Mamba
05-30-2011, 03:28 PM
put the lug nut on backwards while pulling in the new one, conical side out.
RoyLPita
05-30-2011, 04:16 PM
put the lug nut on backwards while pulling in the new one, conical side out.

How can you do that when all of them can only be installed one way?
ImpalaSlayer
05-30-2011, 04:18 PM
How can you do that when all of them can only be installed one way?

not all acorns have caps
LeoVampire
05-31-2011, 11:25 AM
How can you do that when all of them can only be installed one way?

I had suggested getting a normal lug nut for the installation not a caped acorn lug nut.
RoyLPita
05-31-2011, 11:56 AM
not all acorns have caps


I had suggested getting a normal lug nut for the installation not a caped acorn lug nut.

Gotcha. Thanx for your answers.

From the words of "Sgt Mac": "Carry on".
burt ragio
06-01-2011, 04:38 AM
Can you use a c clamp or some type of press to remove the wheel studs while in place ?
When you reinstall wheel studs with an impact wrench what is max tq rating ?
fastblackmerc
06-01-2011, 04:44 AM
Can you use a c clamp or some type of press to remove the wheel studs ?
When you reinstall wheel studs with an impact wrench what is max tq rating ?

You can take the axle out and pound the old stud out and pound the new stud in. You'll need a BFH.

You can use a press also but the axle has to come out.

If using an impact gun, max torque doesn't matter. Just watch the stud and stop when it's seated.

BTW... the Ford shop manual says replacing a broken stud in the rear axle is done with the axle in the car.
Blackened300a
06-01-2011, 04:57 AM
BTW... the Ford shop manual says replacing a broken stud in the rear axle is done with the axle in the car.

I figured as much, I couldn't imagine they would have you going through having to pull the axle to just change a stud.

To the OP, I have extra studs if you need.